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School of Modern Languages (School 5)

University of St Andrews, United College, North Street, St Andrews, KY16 9AL

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Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
  • This venue is situated in St Andrews.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Leuchars.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The car park is located outside the Irvine Building.
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (School 5 - Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on the front right corner of the building from the Quadrangle.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is / are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 139cm (4ft 7in).

Inside Access

  • There is not level access to the service(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • Comments View
    • Each School has a lecture theatre either on the ground or first floor.
    • A rear corridor links schools 1 to 4 and 6 at first floor level.

Level Change (Inside Access)

  • There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are located throughout the building.
  • There is/are 1 to 6 step(s) to the area/service.
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • The number of steps leading to each area differs throughout the building.

Other Floors (School 5)

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, M and 1.
    • The stairs are located at the rear of the building.
    • The stairs are approximately 11m from the School 5 Main Entrance.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
    • There is a landing.
    • The handrail switches to the right on the second flight of stairs.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are offices, classrooms, lecture theatres on the first floor and above.
  • Comments View
    • Room 50 seminar room is located on the mezzanine floor.

Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

  • Accessible toilet facilities are located School 3 Ground Floor rear.
  • Gender Neutral standard toilet facilities are located School 1 2nd floor School 6 Mezzanine 1/2 School 5 Ground Floor rear .
  • Female and male standard toilet facilities are located School 2 & 3 Ground floor rear.

Standard Toilet(s) (School 5 Ground Floor)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The gender neutral toilet is located on the ground floor to the rear in School 5.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the School 5 Main Entrance.
    • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.
  • Staff are Text Relay aware.